1) Annual Withholding Allowance per dependent increased from $4,150 in the year 2018 to $4,200 in the year 2019.2) Social Security and Medicare tax rate unchanged. The social security wage base limit is $132,900, increased from 128,400 in the year 2018.3) Tax brackets updated in the year 2019.

New clients are welcome to download and test drive ezPaycheck software for 30-day free with no obligation.

If you are current ezPaycheck 2018 user, do NOT install this new version before you complete 2018 paychecks.ezPaycheck 2019 installation will update the tax tables. With ezPaycheck 2019, you can still access your 2018 paychecks, view reports, and print 2018 W2 forms.

ezPaycheck 2019 installation package will update ezPaycheck tax tables. You should run it after you completed the paychecks for the Year 2018. With the current version of ezPaycheck 2019, you can still access your 2018 paychecks, view reports, and print 2018 W2 forms.

ezPaycheck payroll software bundle version for years 2018-2019 is now available for the special price of $129 (regular price: $198). Customers that want to start payroll in-house, mid-year can find the deals at

Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy are welcome to test drive ezPaycheck payroll software for 30-day free with no obligation. ezPaycheck comes with the manual check and manual YTD features which make it easy for new clients to switch to this payroll software anytime.

If you hire third-party payroll service providers, you should monitor deposits made on your behalf for accuracy to ensure the third-party payroll service provider makes accurate and timely federal tax deposits.

"The IRS is working to develop withholding guidance to implement the tax reform bill signed into law on December 22. We anticipate issuing the initial withholding guidance in January, and employers and payroll service providers will be encouraged to implement the changes in February. The IRS emphasizes this information will be designed to work with the existing Forms W-4 that employees have already filed, and no further action by taxpayers is needed at this time. Use of the new 2018 withholding guidelines will allow taxpayers to begin seeing the changes in their paychecks as early as February. In the meantime, employers and payroll service providers should continue to use the existing 2017 withholding tables and systems".

According to this IRS statement, employers can continue to use the current 2017 federal tax rate for 2018 paychecks right now. However, many states released the new 2018 state tax tables. Employers need to use the new 2018 state tax tables for 2018 paychecks.

ezPaycheck 2018 installation package will update ezPaycheck tax tables. You should run it after you completed the paychecks for Year 2017. With ezPaycheck 2018, you can still access your 2017 paychecks, view reports and print 2017 W2 forms.

IRS published the new Year 2017 Form 940. We released the new editon of ezPaycheck 2017 with the latest tax forms today. Current ezPaycheck 2017 clients can download the new version for free. New clients are weclome to download and test drive for 30 days with no obligation.

In 2017, many taxpayers use their phones and computers to provide services and sell goods. This includes the use of sites and apps to rent a home to travelers, sell crafts, or to provide car rides. Taxpayers who do this may be involved in the sharing economy. Participating in the sharing economy may affect a person’s taxes. These taxpayers can visit theSharing Economy Tax Center on the IRS websiteto find resources that can help them meet their tax obligations.

Here are six things taxpayers should know about how the sharing economy might affect their taxes:

Taxes.Sharing economy activity is generally taxable. This includes:

Part-time work.

A side business.

Cash payments received.

Income stated on a Form 1099 or Form W-2.

Deductions.Some taxpayers can deduct theirbusiness expenses. For example, a taxpayer who uses a car for business use often qualifies to claim the standard mileage rate.

Rentals.Special rules apply to a taxpayer who rents out a home or apartment, but who also lives in it during the year.Publication 527, Residential Rental Property (Including Rental of Vacation Homes), has more information about these rules. Taxpayers can also use the Interactive Tax Assistant Tool. This tool is titledIs My Residential Rental Income Taxable and/or Are My Expenses Deductible?It walks a taxpayers through a series of questions to determine if their rental income is taxable.

Estimated Payments.Taxpayers can pay as they go, so they don’t owe. One way that taxpayers can cover the tax they owe is to make estimated tax payments during the year. These payments can help cover their tax obligation. Taxpayers useForm 1040-ESto figure these payments.

Withholding.Taxpayers involved in the sharing economy as an employee might want to review their withholding from that job and any other jobs they might have. They can often avoid making estimated tax payments by having more tax withheld from their regular paychecks. These taxpayers can fileForm W-4with their employer to request additional withholding. They can also use theWithholding Calculatoron IRS.gov. This tool helps determine if they are having too much or too little tax withheld from their income.

ezPaycheck payroll software bundle version for year 2017 and 2018 has just been released for a limited time from Halfpricesoft.com. The bundle version is being offered at a special cost of only $119.00, per installation (Regular price: $198.00). ezPaycheck comes with the manual check and manual YTD features which make is easy for new new clients to switch to this payroll software in mid-year.

Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy can go online to http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp and download the payroll accounting software. The download includes the full version of the paycheck software along with a sample database. The sample database allows new customers to try all of ezPaycheck’s exciting features, including the intuitive graphical interface, without wasting time entering data.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles that, in most cases, their next federal highway use tax return is due Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.

The deadline generally applies to Form 2290 and the accompanying tax payment for the tax year that begins July 1, 2017, and ends June 30, 2018. Returns must be filed and tax payments made by Aug. 31 for vehicles used on the road during July. For vehicles first used after July, the deadline is the last day of the month following the month of first use.

The latest Windows 10 update caused the date format issue on some machines. We have followed Microsoft guide and released the new edition of ezCheckPrinting to fix the date format issue with latest Windows 10 system. Current ezCheckPrinting version 6 customers can download this new edition for free.

The new edition of ezPaycheck 2017 is released with the latest Form 941, Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return. Current ezPaycheck 2017 customers can update payroll software for free. New customers are welcome to test drive and purchase.

Certain due dates for the 2016 information reporting requirements under IRC sections 6055 and 6056 have been extended.

The due date for furnishing to individuals the 2016 Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, has changed from January 31, 2017, to March 2, 2017.

The due date for filing with the Service the 2016 Form 1094-B, Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns, and the 2016 Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, remains unchanged. The due date is February 28, 2017; if filing electronically, the due date is March 31, 2017.

The due date for furnishing to individuals the 2016 Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, has changed from January 31, 2017, to March 2, 2017.

The due date for filing with the Service the 2016 Form 1094-C, Transmittal of Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Information Returns, and the 2016 Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, remains unchanged. The due date is February 28, 2017; if filing electronically, the due date is March 31, 2017.

EzPaycheck 2017 payroll software speeds up and simplifies payroll tax calculation, paycheck printing and tax reporting for small businesses. However if you like to calculate the taxes manually, you can find the step by step guide below

Karen is married, with 1 allowance. Her salary rate is $39000. She gets one pay check each month.

EzPaycheck payroll software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software’s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll—including calculation of federal, state and local taxes; deductions for Medicare, insurance and 401(k) plans; and printing paychecks.

Priced at just $89 per installation, ezPaycheck’s graphical interface and functions are so intuitive that even users without much computer or accounting experience can start automating payroll processes within minutes of installation. Additionally, customers can try ezPaycheck payroll software without cost or obligation for 30 days.

Paychecks changed for Vermont workers from Jan. 1, 2017

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $4,050. The Vermont income tax rates range from 3.55% to 8.95% and are levied on Vermont residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Vermont sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Vermont 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Rhode Island workers from Jan. 1, 2017

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $1,000 which is unchanged during year 2017. However, if annual wage is greater than 217,350, the exemption will be 0. The Rhode Island income tax rates range from 3.75% to 5.99% and are levied on Rhode Island residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Rhode Island sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

Paychecks changed for Oregon workers from Jan. 1, 2017

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $2,175 for single with less than 3 exemptions and $4,350 for married or single with 3 or more exemptions. The The Oregon income tax rates range from 5% to 9% and are levied on Oregon residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Oregon sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Oregon 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Oklahoma workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to Oklahoma Tax Commission (https://www.ok.gov/tax/), the withholding allowances for employee claims is $1,000 which is unchanged during year 2017. The The Oklahoma income tax rates range from 0.5% to 5.0% and are levied on Oklahoma residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Oklahoma sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Oklahoma 2016 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for New York workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to New York Department of Taxation and Finance (https://www.tax.ny.gov) , beginning with tax year 2017, the New York State personal income tax rates have changed for most taxpayers. Accordingly, effective for payrolls made on or after January 1, 2016, employers must use the revised withholding tax tables and methods included to compute the amount of New York State taxes to be withheld from employees.

The withholding allowances for employee is increased in year 2017. The New York income tax rates range from 4% to 9.62% and are levied on New York residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New York sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new New York 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for New Mexico workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to New Mexico Taxation & Revenue (http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/), the withholding allowances for employee claims is $4,050. The The New Mexico income tax rates range from 1.7% to 4.9% and are levied on New Mexico residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New Mexico sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new New Mexico 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for New York workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to New York Department of Taxation and Finance (https://www.tax.ny.gov) , beginning with tax year 2017, the New York State personal income tax rates have changed for most taxpayers. Accordingly, effective for payrolls made on or after January 1, 2016, employers must use the revised withholding tax tables and methods included to compute the amount of New York State taxes to be withheld from employees.

The withholding allowances for employee is increased in year 2017. The New York income tax rates range from 4% to 9.62% and are levied on New York residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New York sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new New York 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for New Mexico workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to New Mexico Taxation & Revenue (http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/), the withholding allowances for employee claims is $4,050. The The New Mexico income tax rates range from 1.7% to 4.9% and are levied on New Mexico residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New Mexico sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new New Mexico 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Nebraska workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to Nebraska Department of Revenue (http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/), the withholding allowances for employee claims is $1,960 in year 2017. The The Nebraska income tax rates range from 2.26% to 6.95% and are levied on Nebraska residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Nebraska sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Nebraska 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Missouri workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to Missouri Department of Revenue (http://www.dort.mo.gov/), the standard deduction for single and married with spouse work is $6,350, married with spouse not work is $12,700 and Head of household is $9,350. The The Missouri income tax rates range from 1.5% to 6.0% and are levied on Missouri residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Missouri sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Missouri 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Maine workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to Maine Revenue Services (http://www.maine.gov/revenue/homepage.html), the withholding allowances for employee claims is $4,050 in year 2017. The The Maine income tax rates range from 5.8% to 10.15% and are levied on Maine residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Maine sources.

A phase out of the taxpayer's Maine standard deduction starts when annualized income reaches $70,000 for single taxpayers and $140,000 for married taxpayers filing joint returns.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Maine 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Maryland workers from Jan. 1, 2017

State of Maryland published the changes of county tax for resident and non-resident. The Maryland income tax rates range from 2% to 5.75% and are levied on Maryland residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Maryland sources. Some counties adjust their tax rate in 2017.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Maryland 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks slightly changed for Kentucky workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to Kentucky Department of Revenue (http://revenue.ky.gov/wht/), Kentucky withholding tax rate keeps unchanged for the Year 2016. However, the Standard Deduction rate increased from $2,460 in Year 2016 to $2,480

in Year 2017. Kentucky income tax rates range from 2% to 6% and are levied on Kentucky residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Kentucky sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Kentucky 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

ezPaychecks changed for partial Indiana workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to State of Indiana Department of Revenue (http://www.in.gov), Indiana published the changes of county tax for resident and non-resident on Oct 1, 2016. The employee deduction is $1,000 and each qualified dependent deduction is $1,500 which are unchanged. Many counties changed their tax rate from Oct 1, 2015

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Indiana 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for Illinois workers from Jan. 1, 2017

Beginning with tax year 2017, the Illinois State personal income tax rates is 3.75% and exemption allowances increased from $2,150 in 2016 to $2,175 in 2017. Accordingly, effective for payrolls made on or after January 1, 2017, employers must use the revised withholding tax tables and methods included to compute the amount of Illinois State taxes to be withheld from employees.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2017 version.

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The new Illinois 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

Paychecks changed for California workers from Jan. 1, 2017

According to State of California Employment Development Department (http://www.edd.ca.gov), low income Exemption for single is increased to $13,687 and to $27,373 for Married and Head of Household. Standard deduction increased to $4,129 for single and $8,258 for married and head of household.

The California income tax rates range from 1.1% to 14.63% and are levied on California residents’ income and non-residents’ income from California sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2016 version.

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The new California 2017 Withholding Tables (Effective Jan 1, 2017) is available at:

The 2017 edition of ezPaycheck payrioll software is available. This edition inncludes the latest 2017 tax tables from IRS. It also includes the latest year-end W2, w3, 941 and 940 forms. New customers are welcome to download the 30-day free trial version and try it for free with no obligation.

DIY EzPaycheck payroll software from halfpricesoft.com speeds up payroll tax calculations, paycheck printing and tax form reporting for small business. To make this payroll software affordable to more small business owners, a new limited time price reduction for ezPaycheck 2016 and 2017 bundle version at only $99.00 (regular price $178). This means new customers can get ezPaycheck 2017 version at $10 when purchasing the 2016 edition at the regular price.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

2017 Federal Tax Tables

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2017.asp

If you are current ezPaycheck 2016 user, do NOT install this new version before you complete 2016 paychecks. With ezPaycheck 2017, you can still access your 2016 paychecks, view reports and print 2016 W2 forms.

ezAccounting 2017 installation package will update tax rate. You should run it after you completed ALL the paychecks for Year 2016. With ezAccounting 2017, you can still access your 2016 paychecks, view reports and print 2016 W2 forms.

On November 18, 2016, the IRS issued Notice 2016-70 which extended the 2017 due date for providing 2016 health coverage information forms to individuals. Insurers, self-insuring employers, other coverage providers, and applicable large employers now have until March 2, 2017 to provide Forms 1095-B or 1095-C to individuals, which is a 30-day extension from the original due date of January 31, 2017.

The IRS has not extended the due dates for employers and providers to file Form 1095-B or 1095-C for 2016 with the IRS in 2017. The due dates to file these returns with the IRS remain February 28, 2016, for paper returns and March 31, 2016 for electronic filers. ACA filers can go to the "What’s Trending" page on theACA Tax Provisionpage onwww.irs.govfor additional information.

ezPaycheck 2017 installation package will update ezPaycheck tax tables. You should run it after you finished the paychecks for Year 2016. With ezPaycheck 2017, you can still access your 2016 paychecks, view reports and print 2016 W2 forms.

A new limited time price reduction for ezPaycheck 2016 and 2017 bundle version from Halfpricesoft.com has employers jumping for joy! Business owners can begin year to date payroll for 2016 immediately and have the updated software for 2017 when it is released at a special bundle cost of only $99.00 (regular price $178). This means new customers can get ezPaycheck 2017 version at $10 when purchasing the 2016 edition at the regular price.